The telecom companies in India have urged the government to reduce regulatory taxes and provide relief ahead of the Union Budget 2026. The current fiscal charges are a significant burden on operators’ finances. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), representing major carriers, has made a
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have jointly urged the Indian government to designate telecommunications as an “essential service”. This designation would enable operators to gain affordable and universal access to public spaces, including airports, malls, tunnels, and metro stations. At the ETTelecom 5G Innovation Summit, Shyam